Refreshing Vegan Papaya Salad Recipe

Vegan papaya salad is a refreshing, nutritious dish that’s easy to make at home. Discover how to prepare this delightful salad with our simple recipe below!

Ingredients

To make vegan papaya salad for 3-4 people, you will need:

• Green papaya: 300g
• Carrot: 1
• Fried tofu: 100g
• Roasted peanuts: 40g
• Cucumber: 1
• Minced chili: 1 teaspoon
• Vegan fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice: 1 tablespoon
• Minced garlic: 1 tablespoon
• Salt: 1/3 teaspoon

Ingredients for vegan papaya salad

Steps

Preparing the Ingredients

• Peel the papaya, wash it, and shred it into thin strips. Marinate with 1/3 teaspoon of salt for 10 minutes.
• Peel the carrot and shred it into thin strips.
• Wash the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it diagonally into 2-3mm pieces.
• Cut the fried tofu into 1cm thick strips.

Mixing the Dressing

In a bowl, mix together:

• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vegan fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of minced chili

Crush the garlic and chili before mixing to enhance the flavor.

Tossing the Salad

Gently squeeze the marinated papaya to remove excess liquid, then place it in a large bowl with:

• Shredded carrot
• Sliced cucumber
• Fried tofu
• 30g of roasted peanuts

Mix well, add the dressing, and continue tossing for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the remaining 10g of peanuts on top for garnish.

Finished Product

The completed vegan papaya salad is crisp, with a harmonious sweet and sour taste and a distinctive flavor. You can serve it with rice crackers or shrimp chips to enhance the taste.

Finished vegan papaya salad

Tips & Notes

• Choose green papaya with a yellow skin speckled with tiny green spots for the best crunch.
• Soak the papaya in lightly salted water with a few drops of lime juice to maintain its white color.
• Avoid squeezing the salad too hard when mixing to prevent it from becoming watery.
• Enjoy the salad immediately after mixing to preserve its crispness.

We hope that with these detailed instructions, you’ll feel confident in making this refreshing vegan papaya salad for your family. Share your results with us!